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You are very welcome, TLady! I don't know if you're interested, but the demo from the 2nd video has a tutorial for sale on her blog HERE for only $2 Australian - I downloaded it today and it worked out to about $1.89 US and it includes instructions for 12 different boxes, with a video link for each. I'm quite happy with it

THANK YOU cbet!!! That sounds like a SUPER DEAL!!! I saw ALL of her BOXES!!!!! I THINK I MIGHT be able to work out figuring it out myself though! THANK YOU for letting us know about these videos!!!!!!!!! They're GREAT!!!! I LIKE the fact that each woman does these little boxes DIFFERENTLY from the other! THANK YOU!!!!

THANK YOU sharron246! I WONDERED if one couldn't make some of these things with this board!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! I am in HEAVEN!!!!!!!! THANKS TO YOU!!!
"HAPPY THANKSGIVING" EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally made my 1st, 2nd and 3rd envelopes. Thanks for the fix on the A2 ladies. Worked like a charm.

I am delighted to hear that, Kristen. I've been worried that you wouldn't ever make any envelopes....And you were the one who started this whole ginormous thread with 850 posts a year ago! You sure know how to get a conversation going!

Can anyone recommend the best paper to use when creating envelopes with the punch board? I seem to be having an issue with the paper ripping or cracking when I score it. I'm not using heavy pressure, but it still seems to be causing me issues. Any suggestions on specific paper that everyone uses would be very helpful. I have several cards that need envelopes and would like to utilize my punch board more.
Thanks for the help!
Cara

Can anyone recommend the best paper to use when creating envelopes with the punch board? I seem to be having an issue with the paper ripping or cracking when I score it. I'm not using heavy pressure, but it still seems to be causing me issues. Any suggestions on specific paper that everyone uses would be very helpful. I have several cards that need envelopes and would like to utilize my punch board more.
Thanks for the help!
Cara

I don't use cardstock. I've pulled out all my thin scrapbook paper and score lightly and have no problems. Think of weight of the paper as the same as envelopes you would buy. A good thing is that I was not using the thin paper so it gives me a way to use it up.

If you use the envelope board to make boxes then use regular cardstock. There are some cardstock, especially if they have a shiny coating, that cracks no matter what I do.

SOMEONE, on this thread recommended using 24 lb./weight paper for envelopes---they come out like the kind you would buy. That's what I bought & I LOVE IT!!! Check Wal-Mart! AND when making your envelopes, do what has been said before, use a light hand when scoring!

Can anyone recommend the best paper to use when creating envelopes with the punch board? I seem to be having an issue with the paper ripping or cracking when I score it. I'm not using heavy pressure, but it still seems to be causing me issues. Any suggestions on specific paper that everyone uses would be very helpful. I have several cards that need envelopes and would like to utilize my punch board more.
Thanks for the help!
Cara

I have quite a few of the large "stack packs" of patterned paper, the kind that has 180 sheets and costs about $20. I usually get them on sale at Hobby Lobby for 50% off, and Michaels and Joann's carry this kind of paper, too. The paper is a thinner weight and works beautifully for envelopes. You can put the pattern inside, and have a white outside for the address. If you are adventuresome, you can put the pattern outside, and use a label for the address.

Even if you only get one envelope per sheet, envelopes are a bargain. You can get 500 out of a ream of paper and at Walmart 24 lb. is under $5. I use the 110 lb. cardstock at walmart that is $5.48 for 150, which is also a bargain for 150 envelopes.

Has anyone tried making a 4.5 x 6.5 envelope from an 8.5 x 8.5 square? It says to use 8-7/8 but I am hoping to use printer paper. I'll have to do some experimenting tonight.

HELP, Ladies! HELP! QUICK!

Sure hope you get an answer QUICK because I am in the same boat with you!! I need a bunch of envelopes for a 4 1/4 X 6 1/4 and have tried a bunch of different markings and nothing has worked so far. I would love to use the printer paper also but I have even tried the 8 7/8 square from a 12 X 12 and it was a bit too big. Ugg.

I was also in need of a bit of help.
I was trying to make envelopes for the inside of my 6x6 paper pads. You know...to put the scraps in to keep inside the cover.
I am not able to make one just right. It is either too wide or a bit too short for 6 inch scraps to fit in.
Has anyone made a 6x6 that is actually 6 inches and not bigger to fit a 6 inch card?

I was also in need of a bit of help.
I was trying to make envelopes for the inside of my 6x6 paper pads. You know...to put the scraps in to keep inside the cover.
I am not able to make one just right. It is either too wide or a bit too short for 6 inch scraps to fit in.
Has anyone made a 6x6 that is actually 6 inches and not bigger to fit a 6 inch card?

Valerie

I just made one that is perfectly square and cut a piece of cs to 6 X 6 and it was like a perfect fit. (It was probably 1/16" bigger to hold more than one piece of paper but if it was right on the 6 X 6 it would be hard to get anything in it.) I am using the We R Mem. Keepers board and I used the dimensions for the 6 X 6 card. Love this little gadget.

And, Gale, I tried everything and I couldn't get one to work out of an 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper. Had to give in and use a 12 X 12. But I had a huge stack of white that I had removed from scrapbook pockets when I made pages that were tight. Still hoping someone comes up with one but I don't see how it will work. I went to the internet and found an equation that works for all sizes, using the score pal.
It was at:

I felt the width was perfect but it was a single sheet card so it had a bit of 'play' in the top so I subtracted 1/4" from the measurement for the second score line. It's a perfect fit. I just made 30 envelopes in a short time.

I just made one that is perfectly square and cut a piece of cs to 6 X 6 and it was like a perfect fit. (It was probably 1/16" bigger to hold more than one piece of paper but if it was right on the 6 X 6 it would be hard to get anything in it.) I am using the We R Mem. Keepers board and I used the dimensions for the 6 X 6 card. Love this little gadget.

And, Gale, I tried everything and I couldn't get one to work out of an 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper. Had to give in and use a 12 X 12. But I had a huge stack of white that I had removed from scrapbook pockets when I made pages that were tight. Still hoping someone comes up with one but I don't see how it will work. I went to the internet and found an equation that works for all sizes, using the score pal.
It was at:

I felt the width was perfect but it was a single sheet card so it had a bit of 'play' in the top so I subtracted 1/4" from the measurement for the second score line. It's a perfect fit. I just made 30 envelopes in a short time.

Thanks. I'll probably just use some of the 12 x 12 paper stack papers that I know I'll never use otherwise. I have about 40 to make and I really want to use my envelope punch.

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Sharon, besides the standard rule of being very careful about the initial measurement and the lining up with the scores, you might want to try this. After the initial punch and score, turn your paper 180 degrees and measure and score the opposite end. Then proceed the normal way with lining up and scoring the remaining two sides.

Some of my envelopes are made with very dark paper; so I need a label for the address. I cut some Cricut decorative labels from adhesive cardstock and thought that would be a nice alternative. The first card that went through the mail (with a check, no less!) almost got lost in the postal system. The label got caught in their machines. Fortunately, it did reach its destination, just a few days late with an explanation from the post office. I've gone back to using the regular computer adhesive labels to play it safe. If I use a cardstock label again, I must remind myself to brayer or burnish it as well.

I just bought the gift box maker one, realised you can make the coin pocket style ones with it. It means I will get lovely long shaped edges for the top of my envelope...
Also I can make envelopes that are long and thin for any card, just by making it about 1/4" wider than the card, Love the new tools.

Some of my envelopes are made with very dark paper; so I need a label for the address. I cut some Cricut decorative labels from adhesive cardstock and thought that would be a nice alternative. The first card that went through the mail (with a check, no less!) almost got lost in the postal system. The label got caught in their machines. Fortunately, it did reach its destination, just a few days late with an explanation from the post office. I've gone back to using the regular computer adhesive labels to play it safe. If I use a cardstock label again, I must remind myself to brayer or burnish it as well.

I've created a tool for myself to use on those very rare occasions when I want the pattern on my paper to show in a specific place on my envelope (or when I want to make sure the pattern is oriented a certain way).

I cut a sheet of paper to the 8" square, marked my first corner "A", and followed the directions to score for an A2 card (first score at 3-1/2"), but didn't punch. Then I used an Xacto knife to cut out the scored rectangle from the center of the sheet, making a window. I glued this paper template down to a piece of matboard and cut it out; when I cut the window in the matboard, I actually cut it about 1/4" smaller on each edge, to give the whole thing a little more stability.

Now I can take this template and put it over my patterned paper and see exactly what is going to show up on the front of my envelope. Once it's lined up, you can trace around the outside square so you have guides for cutting your paper down to 8" square - keep track of your "A" corner, so that your orientation stays the same.

You'd have to make a separate template for each envelope size that you use often, but if the alignment or direction of the pattern of the paper is important to you, this works.

I've created a tool for myself to use on those very rare occasions when I want the pattern on my paper to show in a specific place on my envelope (or when I want to make sure the pattern is oriented a certain way).

I cut a sheet of paper to the 8" square, marked my first corner "A", and followed the directions to score for an A2 card (first score at 3-1/2"), but didn't punch. Then I used an Xacto knife to cut out the scored rectangle from the center of the sheet, making a window. I glued this paper template down to a piece of matboard and cut it out; when I cut the window in the matboard, I actually cut it about 1/4" smaller on each edge, to give the whole thing a little more stability.

Now I can take this template and put it over my patterned paper and see exactly what is going to show up on the front of my envelope. Once it's lined up, you can trace around the outside square so you have guides for cutting your paper down to 8" square - keep track of your "A" corner, so that your orientation stays the same.

You'd have to make a separate template for each envelope size that you use often, but if the alignment or direction of the pattern of the paper is important to you, this works.

I followed your directions and made the template. Haven't tried it yet, but will soon. Thanks for sharing!

I'm not sure what to do with template. The way I'm working it it doesn't seem to be much better than without the template so I must be doing something wrong. Could you take a picture of the template on your paper? I'm a visual learner.

I'm not sure what to do with template. The way I'm working it it doesn't seem to be much better than without the template so I must be doing something wrong. Could you take a picture of the template on your paper? I'm a visual learner.

I'm at work right now and I don't have it with me - but I'll be happy to do it when I get back home.